MOJO317 - Best of Christmas

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO317 designed by Julee Tilman . Last week I wasn't able to play so I wanted to make sure to get this week's sketch done since I love square cards and this sketch. 

Here is my card:

 

Love this set: Best of Christmas along with this wonderful DSP called Winter Frost Specialty. Here I used Island Indigo, Whisper White, and Pool Party cardstock for the circles and mat and thought to add some glitter by using silver glitter paper as well.

Sentiment comes from the set: Petite Pairs and what better ink color to use, but Early Espresso. This card is easy to re-create and mail out. What do you think of today's card? Should there be some bling or the glitter paper is enough? Almost forgot, I used the Northern Flurry embossing folder to add some white snowflake in the background.

All of the products I used on today's card can be found on my Online Store or click on any of the products below to go directly there. Don't forget my customer rewards program.

SUPPLIES:

Best Of Christmas Clear Northern Flurry EF Winter Frost Specialty 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch Modern Label Punch

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PPA166 & Mojo Monday304 - A Butterfly Greeting

The Pals Paper Arts is having a color challenge, so combined it using the Mojo Monday 304 sketch desgined by Julie Tilman which just finished yesterday to see what I could come up with. If you would like to see all the wonderful inspirations, click here to go directly to the PPA166 challenge. The most important thing is to have fun with any challenge.

Here is my card:

I've been wanting to play with the hexagons for quite a while and when I saw Wanda's Cullen card using the same sketch, I thought let's give it a try. Here I used DSP from the In-colors, Neutral, and Brights packs to pull out each of the colors from the challenge and started punching away with the new hexagon punch.

For the main focus, I used the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits using Strawberry Slush cardstock and for the sentiment, I pulled out a new stamp set called: Wetlands. In addition, I got to use the Texture Impressions Embossing Folder which has been sitting around for months and now in use.

The butterflies came from the set: Papillon Potpourri and used the matching butterfly punches to pop them out, Bitty Butterfly and Butterfly regular punch. Last but not least, Basic Rhinestones were used in the middle of each one. Hope you enjoy and have fun creating!!

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PPA161 - Mosaic Madness

The Pals Paper Arts is having a sketch challenge created by the talented Margaret Moody, PPA161 and I wanted to give it a try. If you would like to see all the wonderful inspirations, click here to go directly to the challenge. The most important thing is to have fun with any challenge.

This was a fun card, full of 3/4" Chevron New Ribbon in the following colors: Crushed Curry, Wisteria Wonder, Pumkin Pie, and Pear Pizzazz. Cardstock for the center 3x3 is Early Espresso. I've been wanting to make something with this cute stamp set: Mosaic Madness and this was a perfect sketch to try it out.

For the little corner piece, I used the set: A Round Array and stamped it in Early Espresso. Also used some Baker's Twine and Stampin Dimenionals to pop up the Mosaics. Card size is 5x5. Hope you enjoy and have fun creating!!!

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PPA153 - Sketch Challenge

The Pals Paper Arts is having a sketch challenge created by the talented Margaret Moody, PPA153 and I wanted to give it a try. If you would like to see all the wonderful inspirations, click here to go directly to the challenge. The most important thing is to have fun with any challenge.

 

Here is mine below:

Love these colors together!! The DSP comes from the Sale-A-Bration catalog called Sycamore Street and I combined it with Island Indigo cardstock.

 

Here are a few more items from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. The sentiment comes from the set: Bloomin' Marvelous and the cute little ribbon is also another item in the catalog. Here I used one of the die cuts from the Hearts A Flutter Framelits to use for the sentiment piece.

For the flower, I started with a 2 3/8" Scallop Circle in Island Indigo as my base. Than created a rosette to add on top, but before putting the rosette together, I used the Lace Ribbon Border (retired) to add some decor to it. Finally, added a basic pearl to top it off.

Last but not least, Stampin Dimensionals were used under the Scallop Circle. So happy I had the chance to create something. The sketch was a perfect opportunity to use my new crafting supplies. Hope you enjoy and have fun creating!!

 

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PPA137 - My Friend with Comfort Cafe

It's time for another wonderful challenge over at the Pals Paper Arts . This week they have a sketch design by the talented Margaret Moody which is darling and so there I went to figure out what to create with it. 

If you would like to join the fun, click here and go directly to this fun challenge.

Here is mine below:

Back to playing with some new stuff again and new colors including Midnight Muse as my base cardstock for this 5x5 card. For the center, Summer Starfruit was used as the focal point and Raspberry Ripple for the 1 3/8" circle (upper right). For the sentiment, the set called: Loving Thoughts was a perfect fit inside the circle. 

Don't you love this new ribbon and all the stitches? Here is a close up picture of the 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (Raspberry Ripple) along with the new In color Dahlias (Summer Starfruit)

 

I couldn't resist but to add a couple of little butterflies in Midnight Muse using the embosslit die called Beautiful Wings on top of the circle......while I wait to get the new butterfly punch.

This DSP, Comfort Cafe is just so versatile. It's getting to be one of my favorites along with the stamp set: My Friend. Once again, I used sponge daubers to create this look. (Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, and Summer Starfruit). Stampin Dimensionals were used under both circles to pop it up just a little. Hope you Enjoy!!

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Mojo Monday 243 - Betsy's Blossom and Floral District

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO243, with a sketch design by Julee Tilman. This week, there are two choices, either round or square since it's the last week of the month. I went with square as usual, but maybe next time I'll try out the circle.

Fun Fun and more fun.....with the new catalog that was just released June 1st and new items I got to play around with. This is a terrific DSP called Floral District which is a nice challenge for me with the bright collection, but really enjoyed it.

Great with Pool Party cardstock which is what I combined it with. As my main cardstock, I picked up Rich Razzleberry and embossed with the Polka Dots Folder.

Here I got to play with my new Edgelits (Adorning Accents) which I got a while ago but love playing with it. Hopefully you can see the embossed scallops which was created by using the Textured Impressions Folder that is matching set for it.

New ink color called: Midnight Muse (Bird) worked very well with this color combo along with Calypso Coral for the flower and So Saffron for the tail. For the sentiment, Petite Pairs was used again with Midnight Muse directly on the DSP. Stampin Dimensionals were used under the circles and Basic Rhinestones added for final touches.

 Card Size: 5x5

Circle sizes are 2 1/2" Olive Cardstock and 2 1/4" in Whisper White.

Hope you Enjoy!!

 

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Pals Blog Hop May 2012 - Retirement Party

It's a Retirement Party! It's the Pals Blog Hop! It's the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Today the Stampin' Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite retiring products!You've probably hopped over from Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX, I'm stop number 13 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for retiring Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track

Here is mine...

One of my favorite sets is being retired called: Messages for Mom. I just love the letters along with the sentiments the stamp set comes with. Also, one of my favorite DSP, Mocha Morning Speciality. This DSP has been used for so many occassions, so I may end up stocking up on it before they run out.

Here is a close up of the lettering, which I ended up cutting each one and adding Stampin Dimensionals under them to pop up the word "MOM".

I was so happy that I got this Bigz Die called: Flower Daisies #2, which I alternated between Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler cardstock. At the end, added basic rhinestones in the middle to complete this flower.

In the end, I couldn't resist but to add 3 small hearts along the side, easy to do when you use the small heart punch. My way of sending extra love to her.

For the sketch design, the Pals Paper Arts PPA133, designed by Margaret Moody came in very handy when thinking of what I wanted to make. For me, this was a terrific sketch to use and I hope my Mom enjoys.

Here is the sketch

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog, stop number 14 on the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

1. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
2. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
3. Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin
4. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
5. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
6. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
7. Laurie Mercer at My Stampin' Blog
8. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
9. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
10. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie's Crafty Corner
11. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
12. Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
13. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
14. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
15. Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
16. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
17. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
18. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
19. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn

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Mojo Monday 239 Messages for Mom & Flirtatious Speciality

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO239, with a sketch design by Julee Tilman. This week, two choices, either round or square.

It's been a awhile since I've been able to work on my favorite thing which is card making, but with full-time school, work, and raising a little one, now 7 months, it's been quite hectic. No excuse....I know, so I have several cards for this upcoming week so I'm excited....hope you are to.

Now back to the challenge, MOJO239. If you would like to join, click here to go directly to the challenge. Here is my card below....

It's that time a year when Stampin Up is retiring several items getting ready for the new catalog coming up June 1, 2012.

Wow!!...a whole month earlier this year, but with that some of my favorites are going like this DSP called Flirtatious Specialty and the stamp set: Messages for Mom, but not to worry, there is still time to get these before they are gone or until supplies last, ends May 30, 2012.

Isn't this a cute stamp image? Perfect for several occassions and since I'm not sure yet what I'm going to use it for, I didn't include a sentiment yet on it. I'm thinking of a thank-you card for a good friend of mine, but may decide to use it as my Mother's Day Card as well.

When making this card, I've been experimenting with different color choices and noticed how well, Night of Navy goes with this color combination when I punched out a piece using the Decorative Label Punch for the bottom portion of this flower image.

Complete List of Supplies:

• Stamp Set - Messages For Mom (118580) C (117016) W
• Inks - Black Staz ON 
• Cardstock - Whisper White, Rose Red, Wisteria Wonder, Night of Navy 
• DSP - Flirtatious Speciality (122360) 
• Other- Stampin Dimensionals (104430),  Basic Pearls ( 119247), Watercolor Paper (122959)
• Punches - Decorative Label (120907), Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616)

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Mojo Monday 234 - Twitterpated and Blossom Party

Another week at Mojo Monday, MOJO234, with a sketch design by Julee Tilman. This week, two choices, either round or square. I should call mine Mojo Sunday since its always appears to be the weekend already by the time my card is up. Either way, it's always fun to have a new sketch to work off of. 

If you would like to join, click here to go directly to the challenge. Here is my card below....

Still working with this gorgeous DSP called Twitterpated that has such a beautiful array of patterned paper and still available in the Mini Occassions Catalog through April 30, 2012.

Here is a close up of the sentiment in Early Espresso, one of my favorite colors to work with and used the Petite Pairs stamp set for the sentiment. The Modern Label punch was used to correct a boo boo per say behind the square mat with Blushing Bride and also added a nice color contrast.

As for the other color of cardstock that was used, it's another favorite color of mine, Marina Mist along with the Curly Label Punch.

As for the flower, the Blossom Party Die was used to create it. Fast and simple and always love to be able to layer it. Colors used were Riding Hood Red, DSP, and Blushing Bride.

Almost forgot, 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon in Pear Pizzazz was also added to give it a little more contrast along with Basic Pearls.
Hope you enjoy!!

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PPA129 - Sketch - Elements of Style with Attic Boutique

It's time for another wonderful challenge at the Pals Paper Arts .

This time they have a sketch design by the talented Margaret Moody. If you would like to join the fun, click here and go directly to this fun challenge.

Here is mine below:

Going to keep this post short for today since I've been sick and not feeling at my best, but wanted to join in this sketch challenge. Love this DSP Attic Boutique from the Occassions Mini Catalog which will be available through April 30, 2012

Here I used the stamp set, Elements of Style and was able to once again use my Watercolor Wonder Crayons. I used colors to match along with the DSP.

Added several Basic Pearls to bring out the paper along with the flowers. Hard to tell in the photo, but used stampin dimensionals to raise up the middle focal point of the card. Hope you Enjoy!! Pin It